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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,815.96, 38,658.24 and 18,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,815.96, 38,658.24 and 18,030.24 is: 26,999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,815.96 : 38,658.24 = 18,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,815.96/38,658.24 = 18,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,815.96x = 38,658.24 × 18,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,815.96x = 697,017,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,017,345.18/25,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.47

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